by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Cookies
This is from my Grandma Ella. I’m not sure how old the recipe is but my Aunt Jinny’s copy implies that this recipe was passed down from my Great Grandma Neperud.
1 C. white sugar
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 C. molasses
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. ginger
1/2 t. salt
2 t. baking soda
4 1/2 C. flour sifted
1/2 C. sour milk or hot water
Cream shortening and sugars and then add eggs. Mix soda in with molasses and sour milk and add to sugar mixture. Add flour and spices and chill dough. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. (Personal note: I made these yesterday and made them into 1 inch balls, rolled them in sugar and baked about 12-13 min.)
From the kitchen of Ella Meyer
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Cookies
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. chunk-style peanut butter
1 egg
2 T. milk
1 1/4 C. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
1 pkg. chocolate bits
Mix and divide into 2 parts. Roll between wax paper. Spread with 8 oz. chocolate bits, melted. Roll like jelly-roll. Chill 20 minutes. Slice and bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Pies
1 C. graham cracker crumbs
1 C. butter or margarine
1/2 C. chopped nuts
Mix together and spread in a 9×13 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Cool and crumble.
Combine:
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 C. powdered sugar
1/2 t. vanilla
Whip 1/2 pint whipping cream and fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over crumbs and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Top with 1 can of Cherry pie filling.
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Cakes
Mix like pie crust:
2 C. flour
1/2 C. shortening
2 1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 C. brown sugar
1/4 t. salt
Add:
1 egg and 3/4 C. milk
Put in 9×13 pan, a little up the sides.
6 C. rhubarb (cut fine)
1 pkg. red Jello
Sprinkle over the crust
Add:
1 1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. flour
6 T. butter
Mix and sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
by Laurie | Feb 16, 2009 | Cakes
Pour 1 1/2 C. boiling water over 1 C. quick cook oatmeal.
Add 1/2 C. butter or margarine. Let stand 20 minutes.
Stir in:
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. white sugar
2 whole eggs
1 1/3 C. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. salt
Add eggs and all dry ingredients to above. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Topping
6 T. softened butter
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. canned milk
1/2 t. vanilla
1 C. coconut
1 C. chopped nutmeats
Spread on cake when done. Place under broiler for 3 minutes. Watch closely.
This is from my Grandma Ella. I’m not sure how old the recipe is but my Aunt Jinny’s copy implies that this recipe was passed down from my Great Grandma Neperud.